BERKELEY SPRINGS, W.Va.– The West Virginia DNR has announced it won’t be considering any of the proposals submitted in December for a proposed RV camping park at Cacapon State Park.
The DNR said it’s a “result of the decision to seek further public input,. Instead, the WVDNR will consider future projects in light of the public comments received.”
The agency has posted an online survey asking parkgoers and community members what amenities they would most like to see in the next phase of improvements at Cacapon. The DNR will assess the public response before launching its next round of facilities improvements at the park. The survey can be accessed at WVstateparks.com/survey.
After a citizen complained the public hadn’t been properly notified, the DNR postponed the hearing that had been scheduled for last Tuesday.
The DNR had previously submitted a request for proposals from vendors to seek out private investors interested in establishing an RV campground in the Morgan County state park. Three RV campground proposals were submitted.
Blue Water of Ocean City, Md. proposed a 350-site RV campground plus waterpark features. River & Trail Outfitters of Harper’s Ferry proposed a 50-site RV park and a mountain bike shuttle service. Scenic LLC of Berkeley Springs proposed a partnership between Cacapon and their 178-site campground being designed in Great Cacapon.
State Commerce Secretary James Bailey, who oversees the WVDNR. said, “It’s important to our team that we make sure the amenities we are building are ones that residents and visitors alike will enjoy. For that reason, we are now turning to West Virginians, and all those who love our parks, to tell us how we can expand recreational opportunities at this beloved park and beyond.”
Two years ago, the lodge reopened after a $25 million upgrade that added 78 guest rooms, a restaurant, lounge, spa, indoor heated pool and whirlpool, fitness center and multiple spaces for outdoor gatherings.
“We’re proud of the improvements we’ve made in our parks in recent years and we look forward to working with community members and stakeholders to ensure this next phase of improvements are as well received as the last $25 million invested at Cacapon,” Bailey said